Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Chili Pepper
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Red Currant
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Red Currant
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Groseille
Piment serrano
In Spanish
Grosella
Chile serrano
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
Groselha
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
red RIBES
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Red Currant and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Serrano Pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Red Currant and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Red Currant and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Serrano Pepper
Care of Red Currant and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.